Companies Offer Assistance to Federal Workers Impacted by Shutdown
Although 800,000 federal workers have stopped receiving a paycheck during the longest government shutdown in history, their bills have not stopped piling up. Some workers, such as Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers and members of the military, are working without pay.
Some national companies are offering debt relief to impacted workers.
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management tweeted a link to sample letters that workers may use to write to their creditors and seek help.
Here's an overview of some companies offering relief to workers impacted by the shutdown. This list includes companies compiled by USA Today.
UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
Federal workers impacted by the government shutdown are eligible for unemployment benefits, according to the Office of Personnel Management. Obtain information on benefits here.
CELL PHONES
AT&T is helping workers imapcted by the shutdown by offering flexible payments. Details here.
Sprint is assisting customers by providing short-term payment solutions. Customers should call 888-211-4727 or chat with a representative online.
T-Mobile is providing flexible payment support options to customers, including deferring payments or spreading payments out over time. Contact 611 or 877-746-0909.
Verizon launched a Promise to Pay program, which allows customers to set a future payment date via the app or call 866-266-1445.
BANKS and MORTGAGES
Wells Fargo will work with "individuals and business banking customers whose income is disrupted as a result of the shutdown. Customers should call 1-800-TO-WELLS, or the number on their credit card, debit card or statement for assistance, or visit any Wells Fargo branch." Contact information here.
U.S. Bank has launched a low-rate and quick loan for their customers needing assistance. Details here.
The Federal Credit Union is waiving fees for early withdrawls and other benefits outlined here.
The Congressional Federal Credit Union is offering multiple solutions for those impacted, scuh as a relife line of credit, personal loans, credit increases and deferment on existing loans. More information here.
Navy Federal Credit Union is offering loan programs for qualified federal workers. Information about how to register can be found here.
CREDIT CARDS
Chase is offering hardship programs and encourages customers to call 888-356-0023 to explore their options. Some of the benefits being offered include automatically waiving or refunding overdraft and montly service fees.
Discover says it's available to assist government employees affected by the shutdown. Call 1-800-DISCOVER.
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